Principal Product Manager
Marcus & Millichap, Inc is looking for a Principal Product Manager to join our Information Technology team in a newly created leadership role. This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of the end-to-end lifecycle of digital products. You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and other stakeholders to define strategy and deliver innovative, user-centric software solutions that drive measurable business value and enhance customer satisfaction.
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Portland, OR is $200,000 - $250,000 / annually plus bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type of experience within the industry, education, etc. Marcus & Millichap is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Job Responsibilities :
- Product Ownership : Define, prioritize, and maintain the product roadmap in alignment with business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility. Ensure roadmap visibility and alignment across all stakeholders.
- Requirement Gathering - Internal : Conduct research, interviews, and analysis to gather insights and translate them into clear product requirements (PRDs, user stories, wireframes).
- Requirement Gathering - External : Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to inform product direction and identify opportunities.
- Agile Leadership : Lead agile ceremonies (stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, retrospectives), ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned and delivering value. Promote agile best practices and continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Management : Collaborate closely with C-Suite leaders and the senior management team, including business, technical, and customer-facing functions to gather feedback and communicate product direction and outcomes. Build strong relationships to drive stakeholder engagement and alignment.
- Metrics & Analysis : Use data to define KPIs, monitor performance, and identify opportunities for innovation, improvement, and optimization.
- Go-to-Market Strategy : Partner with sales, operations, and support teams to successfully launch new features and products. Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market plans to ensure adoption and impact.
- Customer Advocacy : Champion the voice of the user throughout the development lifecycle to ensure the delivery of high-quality experiences.
- Continual Improvement : Drive continual improvement within the Product Management department. Implement best practices, optimize processes, and foster a culture of excellence.
Desired Skills & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in business, management, or technology.Experience : 10-15 years of experience in product management, with a proven track record of leading successful product teams and delivering impactful products.Agile / Scrum : Strong knowledge of Agile / Scrum development methodologies. Experience in leading agile transformations is a plus.Product-Led Growth : Demonstrated success implementing product-led growth strategies with measurable improvements to key metrics. Ability to drive growth through innovative product strategies.Cross-Functional Collaboration : Strong business acumen with proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.Leadership : Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities, with a talent for uniting teams and reconciling varied business interests.Operational Excellence : Results-oriented and self-motivated, with a proven ability to lead through complexity and prioritize effectively in high-pressure environments.Tools : Familiarity with tools like Jira and Confluence. Experience with other product management and collaboration tools is a plus.Technical Background : Technical background or experience working closely with software engineers is preferred. Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts effectively.Communication Skills : Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong presentation and negotiation skills.